2018 SEAT Ateca 2.0L Petrol · YA08 ALS
2018 SEAT Ateca (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 52,679 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA08 ALS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 52,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA08 ALS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Ateca (YA08 ALS) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre belt (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YA08 ALS Mileage History
- 05/08/202436,265 mi
- 24/07/202544,083 mi+7,818 mi
- 24/07/202544,083 mi
- 23/07/202652,679 mi+8,596 mi
- 23/07/202652,679 mi
Average of roughly 8,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ateca
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: SEAT ATECA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Haldex Pump Failure (4Drive)(Moderate)
Lack of servicing leads to the filter clogging and the pump burning out, resulting in FWD only.
- 1.5 TSI "Kangarooing"(Moderate)
The engine can hesitate or "hop" when pulling away cold, a known software mapping issue.
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